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School of Musical Theatre at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma — Norman

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre

About the program

Our goal as the only school of Musical Theatre in the nation, is to provide selected students with the tools needed for success - both onstage and off. Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre Performance is a comprehensive degree that combines conservatory-style training with a flagship state university experience. The innovative full-time faculty of nine theatre professionals, do what they teach. Working with a self-imposed cap of 50 exceptional students, our five-to-one student to teacher ratio allows us to offer an unmatched level of personalized training. Our alumni are performing consistently on Broadway, national tours and international productions, regional and stock theatres, and in the Film/TV industry, demonstrating that this is one of America's premiere programs. Admission to the University of Oklahoma is required as well as a separate audition for admission into the Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre. We recruit incredibly talented theatre artists from high schools across the nation for each freshman class and our faculty pride themselves on discerning the potential for success in a variety of ways. We are committed to the core principles of inclusion, equity, and anti-racism and promote a culture of belonging by celebrating diversity in all its forms.

Notable alumni

Skyler Adams, Barry Busby, Sarah Quinn Taylor, Daryl Tofa, Daryl Tofa, Ez Menas, Emily Mechler, Dan Horn, Dorcas Leung, Kristen Beth Williams, Cory Lingner, Jamard Richardson, Eloise Kropp, Mackenzie Warren, Adriana Hicks, CK Edwards, Con O'Shea-Creal, Christopher Rice, Esther Stillwell, Annie Funke, Luke Longacre.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre at the University of Oklahoma has a highly selective audition process, with an acceptance rate of around 15%-20%, and a program cap of 50 students.

Faculty

  • Ashton Byrum
  • Karen Boyd Bethel
  • Paul Christman
  • Shawn Churchman
  • Lyn Cramer
  • Rena Cook
  • Claire Engelman
  • Brian Hamilton
  • Mandy Jiran
  • Vince Leseney
  • Dr. Harold R. Mortimer
  • Michelle Rambo
  • Janis Rasnic
  • Dr. Craig Sproat
  • Alie Dame-Walsh
  • Max Weitzenhoffer

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